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ALL-AMERICAN JOHNNY ROCKETS OPENS FIRST RESTAURANT IN TAMPICO, ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

February 11, 2011

International Restaurant Chain Opens 13th Mexican Location

(Aliso Viejo, CA) Feb 11 - Johnny Rockets today announced the grand
opening of its latest all-American restaurant in the eclectic city of
Tampico, in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Highlighting the food and
fun that made them famous, the new Johnny Rockets will introduce the
brand's iconic menu, décor and dancing to residents and visitors of the
vibrant coastal community.

Local entrepreneurs and brothers, Jorge Santana Villarreal and Isaias
Santana Villarreal, operating as Operadora de Restaurantes Savi S. A de
C. V, own and run a successful family business that includes freight
transportation, blue agave and tree plantations, cattle farming and
industrial equipment. They also run a charitable foundation that
provides medical assistance, food and support to those who can't afford
appropriate care.

"We are excited to open Johnny Rockets in our hometown of Tampico," said
Franchise Owner Isaias Santana Villarreal. "It allows us to introduce
the kind of cooking we've experienced in The States and allows us to
bring out our creative sides when it comes to marketing, music and
dancing. He added, "We know our friends and family love eating and
spending time here and we believe the rest of the city will, as well."

The new 2,730 square foot restaurant is located in Plaza Covadonga and employs 43 local Tampico residents.

According to Johnny Rockets Senior Vice President of International
Development, Steve Devine, "Tampico represents a great opportunity for
Johnny Rockets to further our fan base in yet another vibrant part of
Mexico. We have no doubt that the Santana Villarreals will bring the
same passion and professionalism to this restaurant as they do to their
other businesses."

For more information about Johnny Rockets or their franchising opportunities go to www.johnnyrockets.com.

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About Johnny Rockets
Since June 6, 1986, Johnny Rockets has offered the timeless food, fun
and friendliness of classic Americana. Every Johnny Rockets restaurant
serves great-tasting fare from a menu of all-American favorites,
including juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches and hand-dipped Shakes
and malts. It’s the place to go for friendly service, flavorful food,
uplifting music and relaxed, casual fun. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo,
Calif., Johnny Rockets has about 300 corporate and franchise-owned
restaurants in 32 states, including D.C. and Puerto Rico, and 15
countries, including those found in Six Flags amusement parks, FedEx
Field and on board 11 Royal Caribbean cruise ships.